996 owners... where do you put your phone?

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08-27-2018 | 10:55 AM

#271

NuttyProfessor

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Wow, I didn't know this was such a big problem. I would have thought the cup holder design would get more attention.

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08-27-2018 | 03:34 PM

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irule

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i will use the same solution i use in another cars: https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-166-UN7U

kenu airframe is too clunky

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08-28-2018 | 04:17 AM

#273

quaylon

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From: Omaha

I use a PanaVise custom in-dash mount: http://panavise.com/pdf_indash/75132-198.

Then I put a Scosche magnetic mount (

Amazon

) on the PanaVise using the 2 sided tape. Then I carefully drilled 4 holes through the Scosche mounting plate in line with the holes on the PanaVise. Inserted and tightened 4 screws and nuts with a bit of thread locker. The steel plate from the Scosche goes between the back of the phone and the phone case.

Rock solid...

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08-28-2018 | 07:29 AM

#274

Atrox

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One of the top ten greatest threads of all time in the 996 forum.

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08-28-2018 | 09:52 AM

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strathconaman

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From: Toronto, north of the lake.

In all seriousness, Waze is the best radar detector...and the only one that is legal in my jurisdiction. So mounting a phone where I can see it is of vital importance.

My mount can be seen here. Just pan left, zoom and Enhance.

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08-28-2018 | 11:12 AM

#276

hatchetf15

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From: Mt Juliet, TN

You just don’t know when...so be ready!
Could we please stop focusing on minutiae like car phone holders and get to what’s really important...OIL! I’ve found my Kenu holds 1 bottle in a very useful place. For those of you wondering, yes, only the back of the bottle is carbon-wrapped. I didn’t want my spare oil reservoir looking too ostentatious. Should I paint the bottle to match exterior?

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10-02-2018 | 01:47 PM

#277

zuffen99

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Where did you get this?

Where did you get this phone holder? With the GT3 console delete it will a be great setup for me. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Slopeslider

I went with this magnetic holder for my 6 Plus. Works like a champ.

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01-01-2020 | 01:00 PM

#278

wkf94025

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From: SF Bay Area, CA, USA

Just ordered Kenu wireless charging vent-mounted phone holder. Main attraction is the wireless charging with no cable fiddling. Doubt I will like the vent mount aspect, and expecting I will either return it, or MacGyver it to something based further down and to the right of the center console area.

https://www.kenu.com/products/airframe-wireless

[UPDATE: now just getting click-happy on Amazon. Found this one which I ordered as well. Something's going back!]

Last edited by wkf94025; 01-01-2020 at 01:26 PM.

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01-01-2020 | 01:59 PM

#279

Coopduc

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From: Asheville NC

I keep mine in my pocket. Bluetooth connection to head unit works great.

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01-01-2020 | 02:25 PM

#280

steam_mill

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Rubber stopper with magnetic mount. Stopper from Lowe’s.

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01-01-2020 | 03:02 PM

#281

Dr_Strangelove

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I am genuinely sorry for you guys that couldn't afford a car with the nice options.

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01-01-2020 | 06:03 PM

#282

Battery Guy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Strangelove

I am genuinely sorry for you guys that couldn't afford a car with the nice options.

The factory bat-phone! Very nice. In the meantime I will enjoy my car that was ordered with zero options - so I don’t have any nice once or even naughty ones.

Daryll

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01-01-2020 | 08:27 PM

#283

SoCal911t

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From: Sandy Eggo

I keep mine on the passenger seat and if I have a passenger I keep it in the center cubby.

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Originally Posted by Dr_Strangelove

I am genuinely sorry for you guys that couldn't afford a car with the nice options.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battery Guy

The factory bat-phone! Very nice.

I'm blown away that as late as 2002, there were people who thought a hardwired car phone was a good idea.

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01-02-2020 | 04:35 AM

#284

pdxmotorhead

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From: USA/Oregon

The great thing about the hard wired phones was the range.. In rural areas they stomped any handheld,, they were 2 watts out not 200mw....

Heck my old motorola digital brick seemed like you could reach mars compared to my Iphone..

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01-19-2021 | 04:20 AM

#285

99-911

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Using factory phone console for modern phone integration

Hi everyone

I'm reactivating this thread b/c I'm very interested in this factory setup; more precisely the console trim part of it.
I find the larger side trim very useful for mounting any type of phone holder, hiding a BT module inside, accessing charging cable thru the side port & even fitting Aux & USB ports nicely..
this is a project I'm planning for the car & I'll be grateful if someone could help with providing part#s for this console setup in Savannah Beige.
sharing any similar projects is also highly appreciated..

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